Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Company Overview:

At Sureserve, we are committed to delivering excellence in compliance and energy solutions across the UK. Our mission is to enhance energy efficiency and improve living standards for our clients and the communities we serve. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company driving positive change.

The Role:

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening our security posture during a critical period of transformation. Reporting to the Group Head of Cyber Resilience and Security, you will support the business in improving cyber hygiene, managing vulnerabilities, and enhancing incident detection and response.

You will also mentor junior team members, guide the implementation of security best practices, and drive the effective use of our security tooling. This role requires a proactive and analytical professional who can confidently navigate a fast-evolving threat landscape while helping shape the future of cyber resilience at Sureserve.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support vulnerability and patch management, ensuring risks are identified, prioritised, and remediated promptly
• Mentor and support junior analysts, helping build internal cybersecurity capability
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, perform investigations, and implement preventative measures
• Align technical controls with CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001, and other best practices
• Support third-party risk assessments and provide security oversight for business change and IT projects
• Maximise the effectiveness of Microsoft security technologies (e.g., Defender, Intune, Group Policies) to enhance endpoint and identity protection
• Promote cyber awareness across the organisation, fostering a strong culture of security hygiene
• Contribute to the organisation’s security governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in security controls, tooling, and processes

Essential Skills & Experience
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and defensive best practices
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, patch management, and incident response
• Proficiency in Microsoft security capabilities, including Intune, Group Policy, Defender, and Azure-based security tools
• In-depth knowledge of endpoint, network, and identity security
• Experience working in complex environments, ideally during digital transformation or systems change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is highly desirable
• Relevant certifications are beneficial, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, SC-200, Security Blue Team, or similar

Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000, plus benefits
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) with medical history disregarded
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure)
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, carer’s leave, neonatal leave, and IVF/assisted conception leave
• In addition, the role offers access to:
• Sureserve Benefits Hub, with thousands of retail discounts
• Virtual GP service, 24/7, 365 days a year, for you and your immediate family
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), also available 24/7/365
• Bike2Work scheme

Committed to Diversity & Inclusion
Sureserve is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Reasonable Adjustments
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact geri.arbarno@sureserve.co.uk
Pre-employment Checks
Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks conducted by a third party, including verification of the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.